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title: How to Load External CE Credits
description: Have external CE credits to put towards renewing your certification? Learn to add them to your account here.
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# How to Load External CE Credits

## Have external CE credits to put towards renewing your certification? Learn to add them to your account here.

### Step 1

Log into your NHA account at [nhanow.com.](https://www.nhanow.com/)

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### Step 2

Select **Upload External CE** from the navigation menu.

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Fill out the **Upload External CE** form.

 

### Step 3

Under **Upload External CE,** fill in the requested information below. Please keep in mind that your credits will be calculated automatically.

- Title
- Hours spent

 

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### Step 4

Provide **Documentation.**

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- Or browse your computer and upload files

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### Step 5

Once the download is complete, select **Add Item** to confirm.

 

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